University of Mississippi SAT and ACT scores
University, MS · public college · 19,094 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Mississippi reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Mississippi?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Mississippi scored 1000 to 1200, with an average of 1184. A score at or above 1100 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Mississippi?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 21 to 29. A 29 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Mississippi require the SAT or ACT?
University of Mississippi reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Mississippi accept the CLT?
University of Mississippi is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Mississippi with similar scores
- Blue Mountain Christian UniversityACT 19–24
- Mississippi CollegeACT 19–25
- Millsaps CollegeSAT 1025–1150
- Delta State UniversitySAT 925–1210
- Mississippi University for WomenACT 17–24
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Cabarrus College of Health SciencesACT 21–23
- Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesACT 19–25
- College of Saint MaryACT 18–26
- Dunwoody College of TechnologyACT 18–26
- Grace College and Theological SeminarySAT 1000–1200
- Hardin-Simmons UniversitySAT 1010–1190
More about University of Mississippi
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Mississippi (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026